What Are Prebiotics? Benefits, Foods & Supplements

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Gut health is everywhere these days—from probiotic sodas to microbiome testing kits. Yet while probiotics grab the headlines, another key player often flies under the radar: prebiotics. Many of us —especially if you eat on the run or follow a lower carb diet —aren’t getting enough of this overlooked but essential nutrient.  Think of your gut…

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Gut Health 101: Why It Matters and How to Support It Naturally

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Gut health has become a major buzzword—and it’s everywhere. From Tik Tok to the latest “healthy soda” claiming to support your microbiome, it seems like everyone’s talking about it. And for good reason. In my 20+ years as a Registered Dietitian, I’ve watched the science of gut health grow explode.  Years ago, “gut health” was…

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Why You Need Prebiotics for Health and What Foods Contain Them

I’m writing this blog post because most of my clients eat on the run and/or may be following a lower carb diet. Most of our diets are lacking in this “overlooked” nutrient that is essential for good health! This blog post is lengthy and a little “sciencey” … but try to read it! You’re probably…

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Why Prebiotics are Important for PCOS and Where to Find Them

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I usually recommend that most of my patients with PCOS eat a moderately low carb, low glycemic diet. Some women take their carbs even lower by following a very low carb diet, and others go as low as to be on a ketogenic diet. The outcome – your diet ends up being low in an “overlooked”…

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7 Sneaky Reasons Why You’re Gaining Weight

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You eat a healthy diet, avoid junk foods and workout several times a week … yet the scale continues to creep up. I hear this all the time in my private practice. Most of my clients are pretty savvy when it comes to nutrition. So what’s the deal? I may have some answers. Here are…

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